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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 940.56 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 940.56 and 337.56 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 940.56 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/940.56 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 940.56 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 317,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,495.43/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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